These Carrot, Zucchini, and Quinoa Patties are the Cat’s Pajamas!

No cats were put in pajamas in the making of this blog post. Just a photo I found on google where others are humiliating their cats:)

Have you ever heard the saying “cat’s pajamas” (aka really good)? I have been trying to explain what this means to my 5 year old. Why we say it, I don’t know! I wanted to make a recipe that would further explain this age old saying. The Recipe Redux challenge this month was patties. I came up with a fabulous veggie combo. These are filled with carrots, zucchini, quinoa, garlic, and garbanzo bean flour. All whole food ingredients in one patty! So from a nutrition standpoint, these patties are the “cat’s pajamas”!

One medium carrothas 25 calories and 2 grams of fiber. They are filled with Vitamin A, getting 200% of your RDA in one medium carrot.

One medium zucchini has 35 calories and 2 grams of fiber. It is an excellent source of managanese which helps protect your tissues but it is also a good source of Vitamin C. Two carotenoids, lutein and zeaxanthin, that help maintain healthy eyesight are also present in zucchini.

Quinoa, also known as “the mother grain”, is the highest of all protein, 6 grams per 1/4 cup serving. It is also a complete protein, meaning all amino acids are present. Quinoa is actually a seed and is related to the beet, swiss chard, and spinach families and naturally gluten free. It contains larger amounts of Calcium Vitamin E, Magnesium, Zinc, and Potassium than other grains.

Garbanzo bean flour has 110 calories, 5 grams of fiber, and 6 grams of protein in a 1/4 cup. It’s insoluble fiber is great for the digestive tract. It is a great alternative for gluten free baking and cooking.